Tender

SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), targeting the health and social work services sector. This tender aims to commission a service that offers free, impartial, and confidential information, advice and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents or carers, covering areas related to education, health, and social care. The tender is at the active stage with an open procurement method. Prospective bidders need to submit their tenders electronically by 12:00 on 24 October 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2032, although there is an option for an extension up to 7 years. The contract is valued at £805,000 for the full term, and includes important key performance indicators and outcomes that must be met.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for special needs populations. Organisations that can deliver a high-quality, client-centred approach to supporting young people and their families will find this an excellent opportunity for growth. The contract offers a sizeable and stable funding source for the duration of up to seven years, promoting business stability and enabling further development in service provision. Ideal candidates for this tender are those who can assure compliance with the outlined KPIs and outcomes, promoting independence and self-advocacy among the service users.

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Notice Title

SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to arrange for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for whom they are responsible, and their parents/carers. Oldham are seeking to commission a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to provide free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people aged 0-25 and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The provision of information, advice, and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents. Oldham are seeking to work with a lead provider who will deliver a high-quality service that provides advocacy support for individual children, young people, and parents that empowers them to express their views and wishes and helps them to understand and exercise their rights in all SEND matters. The provider must meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to arrange for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for whom they are responsible, and their parents/carers. Oldham are seeking to commission a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to provide free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people aged 0-25 and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The provision of information, advice, and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents. Oldham are seeking to work with a lead provider who will deliver a high-quality service that provides advocacy support for individual children, young people, and parents that empowers them to express their views and wishes and helps them to understand and exercise their rights in all SEND matters. The provider must meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification.

Renewal: The option of up to 2 extensions of up to 2 years each, total possible term 7 years (3+2+2). The value of PS805,000 is based on the full 7 years (115,000 x 7)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030400-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr James England
Contact Email
james.england@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1617702039

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

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